SEVEN DAY CYCLIST
CYCLING, BUT NOT USUALLY RACING

The huge bristle plot of the Oxford Big Softy is designed for speedy, broad strokes, without scratching delicate finishes. A rubberised bumper strip runs around the perimeter and ticks another, finish-friendly box. In common with their triple bike brush set, the handle is perfect for this kind of work, while still permitting easy sweeping around fork crowns and similar grot spots. It also sits comfortably in the palm for long periods and dimpling theoretically improves grip.  A handy loop means it can be hung out to dry when you’re done, or for tidy parking on the tool board.

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Use and performance

 

Cleaning and inspection are key parts of maintenance. Particularly important before a big service, following a muddy ride, or just keeping winter’s slimy cocktail from wreaking caustic havoc. 

 

Whipping out the wheels affords much easier access, helps avoid cross contamination and time spent removing them, is quickly recouped later on. Sudsy and rinse water buckets at the ready, there’s no waiting for bristles to soften. Road typical dirt and dust - including that from the brakes pretty much vanishes effortlessly and upon contact. 

 

Clay soil and similarly mucky stuff requires more concerted effort, even with more powerful bike shampoos, such as Crankalicious Mud Honey. Tight spaces, including fork crowns and suspension components required a smaller, detailer type brush, but in this respect, the Oxford is no more limited than others, including the Pedros.